Jean Dupont Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

BORN

November 16, 1921

DIED

October 29, 2015

LOCATION

New London, Connecticut

Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton Obituary

JEAN CHAPLIN DUPONT, formerly of Groton, peacefully passed away on October 29, 2015.
She was born to James D. and Harriet Shepherd Chaplin on November 16, 1921. She married Clifford E. Dupont on March 10, 1945. Both graduated from Fitch High School in the class of 1939. She was a band and orchestra member. She was in the first graduating class from Mitchell College in 1941.
She worked at Electric Boat Company for 4 years during World War II. She then worked at Camp Zama (West Point of Japan) for 2 years and later lived in Germany. In 1957 she went back to work at Electric Boat and retired in January 1977, getting her 20 year pin.
She was a charter member of the Thames Valley Chorus of the Sweet Adelines Barbershoppers and sang in a quartet for 10 years. She and her husband loved to ballroom dance. Her hobbies were sewing, quilting, needlepoint, embroidery, and she was an avid reader. She was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Dupont Cox, her husband Clifford, a sister Isobel Elwood and a brother James F. Chaplin. She is survived by a daughter Janet Harris and her husband Ralph of New Hartford, a grandson Edwin E. Cox and his wife Esra of Virginia, a granddaughter Beth Greenwald and her husband Scott of Kentucky and four great grandchildren. A private graveside service was held in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery.

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Dear Janet and Family

I just found out about your mother's passing from a friend who lives at the Lestertown Road address where your mother had been in residence for years. I am her first cousin. Her mother and my father were siblings. We used to talk frequently until she moved and, sadly, I lost touch with her. I would love to hear from you. My phone number is 703-743-1265. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in your loss......and mine!

Mildred "Shepherd" Damico

Mildred Damico

November 29, 2015 | Gainesville, VA

One of my fondest memories was getting cards from you with two dollar bills that you ironed so they were crisp and a stack of Dennis the Menace comics. I will miss you dearly.

Love,
Your Scotty Boy,

Cameron Cox

November 10, 2015 | Virginia Beach, VA

Dear Janet & Family,
I was very saddened to learn that Jean had died. I was also a charter member of the Thames Valley Sweet Adelines. I sang in the quartets with Jean. We enjoyed her wit and great personality very much. We would come to see Jean when we came up to Mystic in the summer months. I thnk of her ofen and will miss her.
Our sympathies are with you at this sad time.
Rose & Ed Lange

November 04, 2015 | New Smyrna Beach, FL

Dear Janet and Family:
How saddened I was to see your Mom's passing. Each one of us must let the hand go of someone that we love to one that we have not yet met. The memories that they leave behind is what love is made of.

I have fond memories of both your Mom and Dad. I loved their visits when they were out walking and would stop by the dealership.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Steve Reardon

November 03, 2015 | Stonington, CT

Jean Chaplin Dupont

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